Common Kitchen Gadget Recalled Due To Risk Of Burns And Fires

More than 113,000 electric kettles sold at Costco and HomeGoods have been recalled resulting from a burn hazard. The recall includes ZWILLING J.A. Henckels Aktiengesellschaft Enfinigy Kettle and Enfinigy Kettle Pro fashions. Reports point out that the handles can detach, inflicting scorching water to spill. This defect has led to no less than one second-degree burn, in response to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

The recall impacts roughly 113,440 kettles within the United States, with extra models bought in Canada and Mexico. Fox Business reported that the kettles have been bought from December 2019 by way of February 2026 at Costco, HomeGoods, and on-line at zwilling.com. They retailed for $120 to $200 and got here in varied colours, together with black, silver, rose gold, and white.=

The affected kettles can be identified by model numbers 53101-200 and 53101-201 for the usual 1.5L ENFINIGY Electric Kettle, and 53101-500 by way of 53101-504 for the 1.5L ENFINIGY Electric Kettle Pro. The mannequin numbers and “ZWILLING” branding are situated on the underside of the kettle and its energy base.

The firm has obtained 163 stories of handles loosening or separating, with 5 incidents resulting in accidents. Customers are suggested to cease utilizing the kettles instantly and get in touch with ZWILLING for a full refund. Instructions for returning the product embody unplugging the kettle, chopping the wire, and importing a photograph on the company’s website.

Costco members can return the product to their native warehouse for a refund.

For extra info, customers can contact ZWILLING by cellphone at 866-963-4583 or by way of electronic mail at enfinigy-kettle-recall@zwilling.com.